Properties of Limestone and Amphibolite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Irregular
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
2.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Limestone vs Amphibolite Properties
Properties of Limestone and Amphibolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Limestone vs Amphibolite properties, get to know more about Limestone Definition and Amphibolite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Limestone and Amphibolite.